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We know many residents are worried about their neighbors living outdoors, especially in winter. Today, we want to share information about the transition at the Browns Woods encampment and the protocols the City follows to support people through these difficult situations.
December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We know many residents are worried about their neighbors living outdoors, especially in winter. Today, we want to share information about the transition at the Browns Woods encampment and the protocols the City follows to support people through these difficult situations.
We're pleased to announce that Aaron Biggs has been selected to serve as the Recreation Services General Manager of Bloomington Parks and Recreation!
Aaron is an IU grad and most recently worked as the Director of Retail & Hospitality for the Chocolate Moose Company.
Aaron is an IU grad and most recently worked as the Director of Retail & Hospitality for the Chocolate Moose Company.
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We're pleased to announce that Aaron Biggs has been selected to serve as the Recreation Services General Manager of Bloomington Parks and Recreation!
Aaron is an IU grad and most recently worked as the Director of Retail & Hospitality for the Chocolate Moose Company.
Aaron is an IU grad and most recently worked as the Director of Retail & Hospitality for the Chocolate Moose Company.
Check out our latest video update, in which we discuss our recently released Homelessness Response and Housing Investment Report. You can watch the video at bton.in/0G2fN. To read the full report, visit bton.in/hrhi.
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Check out our latest video update, in which we discuss our recently released Homelessness Response and Housing Investment Report. You can watch the video at bton.in/0G2fN. To read the full report, visit bton.in/hrhi.
Soup is back on the menu! If you missed the announcement, Darn Good Soup is back, joining The Chocolate Moose at 405 S. Walnut St. We were thrilled to join in celebrating the grand opening this week. Please join us in welcoming a beloved business back to Bloomington!
December 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Soup is back on the menu! If you missed the announcement, Darn Good Soup is back, joining The Chocolate Moose at 405 S. Walnut St. We were thrilled to join in celebrating the grand opening this week. Please join us in welcoming a beloved business back to Bloomington!
The snow hit us pretty hard last night—and some of our neighbors may need help clearing their sidewalks. That's where the City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility Snow Buddies Program comes in!
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The snow hit us pretty hard last night—and some of our neighbors may need help clearing their sidewalks. That's where the City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility Snow Buddies Program comes in!
Be careful traveling out there, Bloomington. Snowfall is coming down this evening, and the U.S. National Weather Service's Indianapolis office predicts quick accumulation and poor driving conditions.
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Be careful traveling out there, Bloomington. Snowfall is coming down this evening, and the U.S. National Weather Service's Indianapolis office predicts quick accumulation and poor driving conditions.
Heads up: City Hall and other City facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish everyone a joyful and replenishing holiday full of gratitude!
November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Heads up: City Hall and other City facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish everyone a joyful and replenishing holiday full of gratitude!
With winter weather expected to reach the Midwest this week, it's crucial to travel safely—especially with the increased amount of traffic expected for Thanksgiving.
Travel safety tips are available online at: www.nhtsa.gov/thanksgiving-travel-safety-tips
Travel safety tips are available online at: www.nhtsa.gov/thanksgiving-travel-safety-tips
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
With winter weather expected to reach the Midwest this week, it's crucial to travel safely—especially with the increased amount of traffic expected for Thanksgiving.
Travel safety tips are available online at: www.nhtsa.gov/thanksgiving-travel-safety-tips
Travel safety tips are available online at: www.nhtsa.gov/thanksgiving-travel-safety-tips
Start your holiday season with something sweet. Join Mayor Kerry Thomson and Deputy Mayor Gretchen Knapp for complimentary cocoa and cookies on Friday, November 28, from 5:15–6 p.m. at Bonne Fete, just before the magical Canopy of Lights show.
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Start your holiday season with something sweet. Join Mayor Kerry Thomson and Deputy Mayor Gretchen Knapp for complimentary cocoa and cookies on Friday, November 28, from 5:15–6 p.m. at Bonne Fete, just before the magical Canopy of Lights show.
Say hello to your newest way to shop local. Introducing the Shop Local Bloomington Card, a digital community gift card (made possible with Yiftee, Inc.) that can be used at participating independent shops and restaurants in Bloomington (post continues below).
November 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Say hello to your newest way to shop local. Introducing the Shop Local Bloomington Card, a digital community gift card (made possible with Yiftee, Inc.) that can be used at participating independent shops and restaurants in Bloomington (post continues below).
We've released the City's Homelessness Response and Housing Investment Report—everything residents ask about most—at bton.in/hrhi.
This report outlines our current work, investments, partnerships, and ongoing efforts across housing, prevention, public safety, and community wellbeing.
This report outlines our current work, investments, partnerships, and ongoing efforts across housing, prevention, public safety, and community wellbeing.
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We've released the City's Homelessness Response and Housing Investment Report—everything residents ask about most—at bton.in/hrhi.
This report outlines our current work, investments, partnerships, and ongoing efforts across housing, prevention, public safety, and community wellbeing.
This report outlines our current work, investments, partnerships, and ongoing efforts across housing, prevention, public safety, and community wellbeing.
Looking for food support in Monroe County and not sure where to start? Our Community and Family Resources Department can help with that.
Find local food pantries, grocery assistance, and meal programs at bloomington.in.gov/departments/cfrd—with listings provided by Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
Find local food pantries, grocery assistance, and meal programs at bloomington.in.gov/departments/cfrd—with listings provided by Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Looking for food support in Monroe County and not sure where to start? Our Community and Family Resources Department can help with that.
Find local food pantries, grocery assistance, and meal programs at bloomington.in.gov/departments/cfrd—with listings provided by Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
Find local food pantries, grocery assistance, and meal programs at bloomington.in.gov/departments/cfrd—with listings provided by Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
Join us at our next Traveling Town Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the Monroe County History Center (202 E. 6th St.).
Connect directly with Mayor Kerry Thomson, Planning Director David Hittle and Councilor Sydney Zulich. Ask questions, and learn more about city projects and services!
Connect directly with Mayor Kerry Thomson, Planning Director David Hittle and Councilor Sydney Zulich. Ask questions, and learn more about city projects and services!
November 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Join us at our next Traveling Town Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the Monroe County History Center (202 E. 6th St.).
Connect directly with Mayor Kerry Thomson, Planning Director David Hittle and Councilor Sydney Zulich. Ask questions, and learn more about city projects and services!
Connect directly with Mayor Kerry Thomson, Planning Director David Hittle and Councilor Sydney Zulich. Ask questions, and learn more about city projects and services!
We're reopening Kirkwood Avenue to vehicle traffic and parking on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, marking the conclusion of this year’s seasonal closure.
The City will again offer free parking on metered streets during Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov. 28-30) and the week before Christmas (Dec. 18-24).
The City will again offer free parking on metered streets during Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov. 28-30) and the week before Christmas (Dec. 18-24).
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We're reopening Kirkwood Avenue to vehicle traffic and parking on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, marking the conclusion of this year’s seasonal closure.
The City will again offer free parking on metered streets during Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov. 28-30) and the week before Christmas (Dec. 18-24).
The City will again offer free parking on metered streets during Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov. 28-30) and the week before Christmas (Dec. 18-24).
City Hall and other City facilities will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans' Day. We take this time to reflect on the sacrifices veterans have made for our country and community. To those who have served—and to their loved ones—thank you.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
City Hall and other City facilities will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans' Day. We take this time to reflect on the sacrifices veterans have made for our country and community. To those who have served—and to their loved ones—thank you.
Monroe County is one of several across Indiana under a travel advisory today due to overnight/early morning snow. Here are some driving safety tips, courtesy of the Indiana Department of Transportation, to keep you and others safe.
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Monroe County is one of several across Indiana under a travel advisory today due to overnight/early morning snow. Here are some driving safety tips, courtesy of the Indiana Department of Transportation, to keep you and others safe.
Love helping your neighbors? Volunteer to assist those who can’t clear their sidewalks due to age or disability through the Council for Community Accessibility's Snow Buddies Program! This is a great way make a difference. Lend a hand and clear a path at bton.in/y7JER.
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Love helping your neighbors? Volunteer to assist those who can’t clear their sidewalks due to age or disability through the Council for Community Accessibility's Snow Buddies Program! This is a great way make a difference. Lend a hand and clear a path at bton.in/y7JER.
Our fiber initiative—a partnership with Meridiam/mStreet Fiber to bring high-speed internet to all of Bloomington—is now more than 50% complete, putting it on track for completion by the end of 2026. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XjQcnq.
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our fiber initiative—a partnership with Meridiam/mStreet Fiber to bring high-speed internet to all of Bloomington—is now more than 50% complete, putting it on track for completion by the end of 2026. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XjQcnq.
Today, we remember and honor Charlotte Zietlow. Charlotte passed this week at 91 years old, leaving behind a lasting impact on Monroe County. Check out Mayor Kerry's full statement here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJa-... 📸: Herald-Times Archive Collection, Monroe County History Center.
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Today, we remember and honor Charlotte Zietlow. Charlotte passed this week at 91 years old, leaving behind a lasting impact on Monroe County. Check out Mayor Kerry's full statement here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJa-... 📸: Herald-Times Archive Collection, Monroe County History Center.
What’s happening in the Trades District? A whole lot. It’s where Bloomington’s creative spirit is turning into real-world innovation. Join the City, IU, and The Mill in celebrating the people and partnerships shaping our community's future—and enjoy the fun!
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
What’s happening in the Trades District? A whole lot. It’s where Bloomington’s creative spirit is turning into real-world innovation. Join the City, IU, and The Mill in celebrating the people and partnerships shaping our community's future—and enjoy the fun!
Join the Common Council and City staff for a conversation on housing in Bloomington on Wednesday, 11/12 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers (401 N. Morton St.), with a Zoom option available for those who cannot attend in person.
More info: bloomington.in.gov/novcon.
More info: bloomington.in.gov/novcon.
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Join the Common Council and City staff for a conversation on housing in Bloomington on Wednesday, 11/12 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers (401 N. Morton St.), with a Zoom option available for those who cannot attend in person.
More info: bloomington.in.gov/novcon.
More info: bloomington.in.gov/novcon.
We can’t control the forecast—but we can control how ready we are for it. @idhs.bsky.social is accepting applications for its Residential Safe Room Program—offering rebates up to 75% (up to $5,000) toward the installation of a prefabricated safe room in your home. on.in.gov/safe-room.
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We can’t control the forecast—but we can control how ready we are for it. @idhs.bsky.social is accepting applications for its Residential Safe Room Program—offering rebates up to 75% (up to $5,000) toward the installation of a prefabricated safe room in your home. on.in.gov/safe-room.
We're providing $46,000 in emergency funding to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to help sustain food access during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
This support will help HHFB purchase and distribute approximately 330,000 pounds of food, or 275,000 meals.
More info: https://bit.ly/3JtLrVk
This support will help HHFB purchase and distribute approximately 330,000 pounds of food, or 275,000 meals.
More info: https://bit.ly/3JtLrVk
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We're providing $46,000 in emergency funding to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to help sustain food access during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
This support will help HHFB purchase and distribute approximately 330,000 pounds of food, or 275,000 meals.
More info: https://bit.ly/3JtLrVk
This support will help HHFB purchase and distribute approximately 330,000 pounds of food, or 275,000 meals.
More info: https://bit.ly/3JtLrVk
Want to make an impact in your community? Check this week's list of public meetings to see what's being discussed: https://bit.ly/473Kue3
November 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Want to make an impact in your community? Check this week's list of public meetings to see what's being discussed: https://bit.ly/473Kue3
The City of Bloomington will provide free weekly curbside leaf collection from Monday, Nov. 3 to Wednesday, Dec. 31. Please place bagged leaves at the curb on your regular collection day in biodegradable paper yard-waste bags.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3JzU0xH.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3JzU0xH.
November 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The City of Bloomington will provide free weekly curbside leaf collection from Monday, Nov. 3 to Wednesday, Dec. 31. Please place bagged leaves at the curb on your regular collection day in biodegradable paper yard-waste bags.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3JzU0xH.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3JzU0xH.